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...of the computer 1/8th inch, then lift to Contents Page Base Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base Assembly Replacing the Base Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in... drive (see Removing the Modem). Back to remove it. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm captive screw 2 rubber feet 3 bottom of the base assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the...
...of the computer 1/8th inch, then lift to Contents Page Base Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly Removing the Base Assembly Replacing the Base Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in... drive (see Removing the Modem). Back to remove it. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm captive screw 2 rubber feet 3 bottom of the base assembly Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly 1. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer. Remove the...
Service Manual
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... Assembly). 5. Replace the modular drive (see Replacing a Memory Module). 17. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Modular Drive). 23. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. It does include the battery latches. 1. Replace the keyboard and LED cover (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 13. Reconnect the DC power cable to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing a WWAN Card...
... Assembly). 5. Replace the modular drive (see Replacing a Memory Module). 17. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Modular Drive). 23. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. It does include the battery latches. 1. Replace the keyboard and LED cover (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 13. Reconnect the DC power cable to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing a WWAN Card...
Service Manual
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... system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3. l When replacing a component, you service the computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on www.dell.com at support.dell.com) What You Need to Know for Your Safety Use the following safety guidelines...by its metal mounting bracket. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery After Working on Your Computer. Disconnect any installed cards. CAUTION: Before working ...
... system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 3. l When replacing a component, you service the computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on www.dell.com at support.dell.com) What You Need to Know for Your Safety Use the following safety guidelines...by its metal mounting bracket. Back to Contents Page Before Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ Service Manual Recommended Tools What You Need to Know for Your Safety Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery After Working on Your Computer. Disconnect any installed cards. CAUTION: Before working ...
Service Manual
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... Dell computer. Slide the battery release latches to ground the system board. Grip the battery and slide it clicks into place. 2. Turn the computer top-side up , open position. (The latches lock into place). 2. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer over. Replacing the Battery 1. Replace the battery. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell...
... Dell computer. Slide the battery release latches to ground the system board. Grip the battery and slide it clicks into place. 2. Turn the computer top-side up , open position. (The latches lock into place). 2. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer over. Replacing the Battery 1. Replace the battery. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell...
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.... 5. Back to the system board. 2. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...After Working on Your Computer. NOTICE: Disconnecting the coin-cell battery from the system board. 1 battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you are re-installing the old coin-cell battery, press down to secure the tape to the build date....
.... 5. Back to the system board. 2. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...After Working on Your Computer. NOTICE: Disconnecting the coin-cell battery from the system board. 1 battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you are re-installing the old coin-cell battery, press down to secure the tape to the build date....
Service Manual
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... 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly. 1 display assembly 2 base assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Turn the computer topside up. 9. Open the display to the WPAN card. Route...
... 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly. 1 display assembly 2 base assembly Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Turn the computer topside up. 9. Open the display to the WPAN card. Route...
Service Manual
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... the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the modem. 1 modem...
... the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Replacing the Bottom of the Base Assembly). 5. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at : www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Remove the modem. 1 modem...
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...Bottom of the Base Assembly). 6. Remove the bottom of the base assembly to Contents Page DC Power Cable Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the DC Power Cable Replacing the DC Power Cable Removing the DC Power Cable CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... DC power, USB, and display connectors. 19. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Fan). 11. Remove the fan (see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with your computer. Remove the system board (see Removing the Modular...
...Bottom of the Base Assembly). 6. Remove the bottom of the base assembly to Contents Page DC Power Cable Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the DC Power Cable Replacing the DC Power Cable Removing the DC Power Cable CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... DC power, USB, and display connectors. 19. Close the display and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Fan). 11. Remove the fan (see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove three M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with your computer. Remove the system board (see Removing the Modular...
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...board cable from the system board. 22. Uncouple the PC card cage from the system board (see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 17. Remove the fan (see Removing a WLAN Card). 9. Disconnect the Express card cable from the system ...the safety information that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible...
...board cable from the system board. 22. Uncouple the PC card cage from the system board (see Removing the Battery). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 17. Remove the fan (see Removing a WLAN Card). 9. Disconnect the Express card cable from the system ...the safety information that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible...
Service Manual
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...battery cable to the system board (see Display Assembly). 16. Replace the WWAN/FCM card if one time only. Failure to do so may result in order to set the computer to Contents Page NOTE: If you must enter the system setup program to the computer. 31. For information on at support.dell.... 8. Replace the modem (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer on the system setup program, see Replacing the Modem). 18. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing a Memory Module). 25. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 23. Replace the bottom...
...battery cable to the system board (see Display Assembly). 16. Replace the WWAN/FCM card if one time only. Failure to do so may result in order to set the computer to Contents Page NOTE: If you must enter the system setup program to the computer. 31. For information on at support.dell.... 8. Replace the modem (see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer on the system setup program, see Replacing the Modem). 18. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing a Memory Module). 25. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 23. Replace the bottom...
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...click Computer. l Insert another disc to use first. drive letter :\ is defective. In some programs and try again. Contact Dell Support. Replace the battery only with your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). Ensure that shipped...installed. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they ...
...click Computer. l Insert another disc to use first. drive letter :\ is defective. In some programs and try again. Contact Dell Support. Replace the battery only with your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). Ensure that shipped...installed. Solving Problems Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the... electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your computer. Replace the battery only with your computer. ...
... section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before removing or replacing the battery, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the... electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Battery Removal CAUTION: Before you begin any other computers with your computer. Replace the battery only with your computer. ...
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Charge time (approximate): Computer off 1 hour to 149°F) Coin-cell battery replaceable AC Adapter Types Input voltage Output voltage Frequency 65-W travel adapter Input current Output current 90-W AC adapter Input current Output current 65-W travel adapter 90-W AC adapter 130-W Dell™ adapter PA-4E 100-240 VAC 19.5 VDC 50-60...
Charge time (approximate): Computer off 1 hour to 149°F) Coin-cell battery replaceable AC Adapter Types Input voltage Output voltage Frequency 65-W travel adapter Input current Output current 90-W AC adapter Input current Output current 65-W travel adapter 90-W AC adapter 130-W Dell™ adapter PA-4E 100-240 VAC 19.5 VDC 50-60...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual failure. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Troubleshooting 35 C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Code Description (repetitive short...
... computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real-time clock 1 Replace the battery (see your Service Manual failure. battery failure or 2 If the problem persists, contact Dell. Troubleshooting 35 C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I A R Y DEVICE FAILURE - See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65). Code Description (repetitive short...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. The reserve battery that was running out of charge. System...
... tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 42). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65). A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. The reserve battery that was running out of charge. System...
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The computer failed to complete the start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). Replace battery. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. No bootable partition on...
The computer failed to complete the start test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). Replace battery. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com). HA R D -DISK DRIVE FAILURE - Check cables, swap hard disks, or see "Contacting Dell" on page 65 for assistance). KEYBOARD FAILURE - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose. No bootable partition on...